Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report Review, 35121-35122 [2010-14908]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 118 / Monday, June 21, 2010 / Notices and Operational Support, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3031, Washington, DC 20037. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Passport Forms Management Officer, U.S. Department of State, Office of Program Management and Operational Support, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3031, Washington, DC 20037, who may be reached on 202– 663–2457 or at PPT-FormsOfficer@state.gov. Dated: June 10, 2010. Brenda Sprague, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–14916 Filed 6–18–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7065] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report Review sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ACTION: The United States Global Change Research and Climate Change Technology Programs request expert review of the Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation (SRREN) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. Abstract of proposed collection: The information collected on the DS– 3053 is used to facilitate the issuance of passports to U.S. citizens and nationals under the age of 16. The primary purpose of soliciting the information is to ensure that both parents and/or all guardians consent to the issuance of a passport to a minor under age 16, except where one parent has sole custody or there are exigent or special family circumstances. Methodology: Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non-citizen nationals when they complete and submit the Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor under Age 16. Passport applicants can either download the DS–3053 from the Internet or obtain one from an Acceptance Facility/ Passport Agency. The form must be completed, signed, and submitted along with the applicant’s DS–11, Application for a U.S. Passport. SUMMARY: The IPCC was established as an intergovernmental body under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988. In accordance with its mandate and as reaffirmed in various decisions by the Panel, the major activity of the IPCC is to prepare comprehensive and up-to-date assessments of policy-relevant scientific, technical, and socioeconomic information for understanding the scientific basis of climate change, potential impacts, and options for mitigation and adaptation. More information about the IPCC can be found at https://www.ipcc.ch. The IPCC develops a comprehensive assessment spanning all the above topics approximately every six years. In addition to these comprehensive assessments, the IPCC periodically develops Special Reports on specific topics. Preparation of Special Reports follows the same procedures as for the Assessment Reports. Governments develop and approve plans for reports, and nominate scientists and experts as lead authors and reviewers. Authors prepare the reports, which go through several stages of review, following which they are accepted by member governments at a session of the IPCC. Member governments also approve the executive summaries of the reports (known as a ‘‘summary for policy makers’’) in detail at the time that they accept the overall report. Principles and procedures for the IPCC and its preparation of reports can be found at the following Web sites (https:// www.ipcc.ch/pdf/ipcc-principles/ipccprinciples.pdf; https://www.ipcc.ch/ VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:46 Jun 18, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00152 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35121 organization/ organization_procedures.htm). In April 2008, the IPCC approved the development of a Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation (SRREN). The SRREN is being developed under the leadership of the IPCC Working Group III. This Special Report aims to provide a better understanding and broader information on the mitigation potential of renewable energy sources. More information on the report can be found at: https://www.ipccwg3.de/publications/special-reports. All IPCC reports go through two broad reviews: A ‘‘first-order draft’’ for experts, and a ‘‘second-order draft’’ for experts and governments. The IPCC Secretariat has informed the U.S. Department of State that the second-order draft of the SRREN is available for expert and government review. The report is structured with technology chapters— bio-energy, direct solar energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, ocean energy and wind energy—which feed into overarching chapters. A system integration chapter brings different aspects of energy demand and supply together. The report also considers the policy options, outcomes and conditions for effectiveness, and how accelerated deployment could be achieved in a sustainable manner. Capacity building, technology transfer and financing in different regions are also assessed. As part of the U.S. Government Review of the SRREN, the U.S. Government is soliciting comments from experts in relevant fields of expertise. The Global Change Research Program and Climate Change Technology Program Offices will coordinate collection of U.S. expert comments and the review of the report by panels of Federal scientists and program managers in order to develop a consolidated U.S. Government submission. Expert comments received within the comment period will be considered for inclusion in the U.S. Government submission. Instructions for review and submission of comments are available at https:// www.globalchange.gov/srrenreview. To be considered for inclusion in the U.S. Government collation, comments must be received by midnight July 18th, 2010. Comments submitted for consideration as part of the U.S. Government Review should be reserved for that purpose, and not also sent to the IPCC Secretariat as a discrete set of expert comments. Comments should be submitted using the Web-based system at: https://www.globalchange.gov/ srrenreview. E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1 35122 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 118 / Monday, June 21, 2010 / Notices For further information, please contact David Allen, U.S. Global Change Research Program, Suite 250, 1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20006 (https:// www.climatescience.gov). the Secretariat at minardje@state.gov or 202 647–5205. Dated: June 14, 2010. Cecily C. Holiday, International Communications & Information Policy, U.S. Department of State. Dated: June 16, 2010. Trigg Talley, Office Director, Office of Global Change, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–14911 Filed 6–18–10; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2010–14908 Filed 6–18–10; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BILLING CODE 4710–07–P BILLING CODE 4710–09–P Federal Aviation Administration Approval of Noise Compatibility Program for Buckeye Municipal Airport, Town of Buckeye, AZ DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7066] AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee Summary: This notice announces meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) to start preparations for the 2010 Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the 2011 ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU–R) World Radiocommunication Conference Preparatory Meeting. The ITAC will meet to begin preparation of advice for the U.S. government on the 2010 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (Guadalajara, Mexico) on Thursday July 8, 2010, 2–4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, at 1120 20th Street, Washington, DC 20036. There will also be reports on recent meetings at ITU and OAS/CITEL (e.g. Study Group meetings, the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference). For those people outside the Washington, DC metro area, a conference bridge will be provided. The ITAC will meet to begin preparation of advice for the U.S. government on the 2011 ITU–R World Radiocommunication Conference Preparatory Meeting on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 2–4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, at 1200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209. For those people outside the Washington, DC metro area, a conference bridge will be provided. People expecting to attend this meeting in person should advise the Department of State at najarianpb@state.gov or 202 647–7847. These meetings are open to the public as seating capacity allows. The public will have an opportunity to provide comments at this meeting. People desiring further information on these meetings or wishing to request reasonable accommodation may contact VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:46 Jun 18, 2010 Jkt 220001 SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Town of Buckeye under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. (formerly the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’) and 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 150 (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘Part 150’’). On September 22, 2008, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by the Town of Buckeye under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements. On May 13, 2010, the FAA approved the Buckeye Municipal Airport noise compatibility program. All of the recommendations of the program were approved. DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of the FAA’s approval of the Noise Compatibility Program for Buckeye Municipal Airport is May 13, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruben Cabalbag, Acting Manager, Los Angeles Airports District Office, Room 3000, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, CA 90261, (310) 725–3621. Documents reflecting this FAA action may be reviewed at this same location. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA has given its overall approval to the Noise Compatibility Program for Buckeye Municipal Airport, effective May 13, 2010. Under section 47504 of the Act, an airport operator who has previously submitted a Noise Exposure Map may submit to the FAA a Noise Compatibility Program which sets forth the measures taken or proposed by the airport operator for the reduction of existing non-compatible land uses and prevention of additional non-compatible PO 00000 Frm 00153 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 land uses within the area covered by the Noise Exposure Maps. The Act requires such programs to be developed in consultation with interested and affected parties including local communities, government agencies, airport users, and FAA personnel. Each airport noise compatibility program developed in accordance with Part 150 is a local program, not a Federal program. The FAA does not substitute its judgment for that of the airport proprietor with respect to which measures should be recommended for action. The FAA’s approval or disapproval of Part 150 program recommendations is measured according to the standards expressed in Part 150 and the Act and is limited to the following determinations: a. The Noise Compatibility Program was developed in accordance with the provisions and procedures of Part 150; b. Program measures are reasonably consistent with achieving the goals of reducing existing non-compatible land uses around the airport and preventing the introduction of additional noncompatible land uses; c. Program measures would not create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce, unjustly discriminate against types or classes of aeronautical uses, violate the terms of airport grant agreements, or intrude into areas preempted by the Federal Government; and d. Program measures relating to the use of flight procedures can be implemented within the period covered by the program without derogating safety, adversely affecting the efficient use and management of the navigable airspace and air traffic control systems, or adversely affecting other powers and responsibilities of the Administrator prescribed by law. Specific limitations with respect to FAA’s approval of an airport noise compatibility program are delineated in Part 150, section 150.5. Approval is not a determination concerning the acceptability of land uses under Federal, State, or local law. Approval does not by itself constitute an FAA implementing action. A request for Federal action or approval to implement specific noise compatibility measures may be required. Prior to an FAA decision on a request to implement the action, an environmental review of the proposed action may be required. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the FAA to financially assist in the implementation of the program nor a determination that all measures covered by the program are eligible for grant-inaid funding from the FAA under applicable law contained in Title 49 E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 118 (Monday, June 21, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35121-35122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-14908]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7065]


 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report Review

ACTION: The United States Global Change Research and Climate Change 
Technology Programs request expert review of the Special Report on 
Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation (SRREN) of the 
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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SUMMARY: The IPCC was established as an intergovernmental body under 
the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the 
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988. In accordance with its 
mandate and as reaffirmed in various decisions by the Panel, the major 
activity of the IPCC is to prepare comprehensive and up-to-date 
assessments of policy-relevant scientific, technical, and socio-
economic information for understanding the scientific basis of climate 
change, potential impacts, and options for mitigation and adaptation. 
More information about the IPCC can be found at https://www.ipcc.ch.
    The IPCC develops a comprehensive assessment spanning all the above 
topics approximately every six years. In addition to these 
comprehensive assessments, the IPCC periodically develops Special 
Reports on specific topics. Preparation of Special Reports follows the 
same procedures as for the Assessment Reports. Governments develop and 
approve plans for reports, and nominate scientists and experts as lead 
authors and reviewers. Authors prepare the reports, which go through 
several stages of review, following which they are accepted by member 
governments at a session of the IPCC. Member governments also approve 
the executive summaries of the reports (known as a ``summary for policy 
makers'') in detail at the time that they accept the overall report. 
Principles and procedures for the IPCC and its preparation of reports 
can be found at the following Web sites (https://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/ipcc-principles/ipcc-principles.pdf; https://www.ipcc.ch/organization/organization_procedures.htm).
    In April 2008, the IPCC approved the development of a Special 
Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation 
(SRREN). The SRREN is being developed under the leadership of the IPCC 
Working Group III. This Special Report aims to provide a better 
understanding and broader information on the mitigation potential of 
renewable energy sources. More information on the report can be found 
at: https://www.ipcc-wg3.de/publications/special-reports.
    All IPCC reports go through two broad reviews: A ``first-order 
draft'' for experts, and a ``second-order draft'' for experts and 
governments. The IPCC Secretariat has informed the U.S. Department of 
State that the second-order draft of the SRREN is available for expert 
and government review. The report is structured with technology 
chapters--bio-energy, direct solar energy, geothermal energy, 
hydropower, ocean energy and wind energy--which feed into overarching 
chapters. A system integration chapter brings different aspects of 
energy demand and supply together. The report also considers the policy 
options, outcomes and conditions for effectiveness, and how accelerated 
deployment could be achieved in a sustainable manner. Capacity 
building, technology transfer and financing in different regions are 
also assessed.
    As part of the U.S. Government Review of the SRREN, the U.S. 
Government is soliciting comments from experts in relevant fields of 
expertise. The Global Change Research Program and Climate Change 
Technology Program Offices will coordinate collection of U.S. expert 
comments and the review of the report by panels of Federal scientists 
and program managers in order to develop a consolidated U.S. Government 
submission. Expert comments received within the comment period will be 
considered for inclusion in the U.S. Government submission. 
Instructions for review and submission of comments are available at 
https://www.globalchange.gov/srrenreview.
    To be considered for inclusion in the U.S. Government collation, 
comments must be received by midnight July 18th, 2010. Comments 
submitted for consideration as part of the U.S. Government Review 
should be reserved for that purpose, and not also sent to the IPCC 
Secretariat as a discrete set of expert comments. Comments should be 
submitted using the Web-based system at: https://www.globalchange.gov/srrenreview.

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    For further information, please contact David Allen, U.S. Global 
Change Research Program, Suite 250, 1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20006 (https://www.climatescience.gov).

    Dated: June 16, 2010.
Trigg Talley,
Office Director, Office of Global Change, Department of State.
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